wombat712

WOOHOOOOOOOOO!!!!! You are on your way now

sunsett - that is sooooo true!!! Some times I can look in the mirror and feel pretty good about how I look. An hour later I can go by that mirror in the same outfit and think how fat I look. I will remember your post and ask God to show me what I look like After I leave work in about 30 minutes I probably won't be back on here until Wednesday when I come back to work. We have lots of family stuff planned and relatives in town. Soooooo .... Merry Christmas to all!!!!! (a few days early)

woohooooo!!!!!! You are going to look FABULOUS at your party

Congratulations Pleasantlake!!!!! It will take a few days to feel better and move around better. I know I was really worried about my band and maybe babied it a little longer. I just didn't want to do anything to hurt it Praise God you are on your way Hugs & Prayers, Wombat (Geneva) <><

My doctor told me to eat a smaller meal at night, and I wouldn't be so tight in the morning. I started doing that and it actually does work. That's funny that they are related Did the doc say why that works? I'll certainly try it though; I miss eating breakfast!

Oh I hope you get to feeling better soon!! My thoughts and prayers are with you

Yea for you!!!! 3 months sure does seem like a long time. All of these doctors seem to have their own way Mine gave me my first fill at 4 weeks. Good luck for you - bring on the restriction!!!

All of a sudden; everyone can see that I've lost weight!! I haven't lost a pound in 2 weeks yet it seems to have sunk in to some people!! It's certainly flattering, a little embarrassing, but oh does it feel good!!!!!

Amazing when you see God speak to you!!!! How beautiful

I am planning on starting this next week. I have gotten my kids to commit (14 and 10) and with them my DH has joined in as well. I'm sooooo looking forward to getting started. I have been feeling so much better with almost 50# gone that I can't wait!! I actually WANT to run!!!!!!!! OMG!

LJM that's what I was thinking. They are so compacted in those shirts that most (if not all) had to be wearing a spanx or something like it. Only the one old guy took off his shirt and he was pretty saggy. The others you could see a little arm skin or around the knee thing every now and then I know that I'm already sagging and there's extra skin on my thighs, my upper stomach and my lower stomach (sadly - there are now two ). I don't expect to look perfect naked but I'll go for HOT in clothing any day I am considering a tummytuck and breast lift if things look really nasty when I get done

You work for yourself?! What do you do? Anything we can buy?! I LOVE to support small businesses versus big ones when I can

woohooooooooo JoeyGirl!!!!!!!!:whoo::clap2::whoo:

I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas!!! I can't believe how fast the season has come this year. We had our Christmas dinner at church last night and exchanged gifts Jesus is our hope, our way, and our light He is the reason for this season and it is soooo helpful to have that reminder when I'm out trying to get that last gift or make that next dish Hugs and prayers for each and everyone one of us!! I pray God's blessings be poured out on YOU today!!!! Wombat (Geneva) <><

I have RLS but mine isn't severe enough for medication (yet). My mother has it badly and has to have medication or she can't sleep at night. I haven't had an episode in awhile so I'm thinking losing some weight has helped it. I wish you luck because I know how miserable it can be. I already see signs in my son (14) of him having it too.

Can I ask why calcium citrate rather than calcium carbonate? What's the benefit / difference? I was just told to add a calcium supplement without any extra details

I take viactiv chocolate chews (20 calories). They are really yummy.

Good luck to you Julie!!!!!! Hugs & prayers for you! wombat

Insub - you can do it!!!! I swear you sound like you are working for the same person I was working for!!! Oh the memories. You're not working in Carrollton TX are you?!?! lol. This will make you stronger. I, too, have noticed that I am not willing to take the treatment that I once received. I don't allow comments to slide etc. I am becoming more vocal about standing up for myself. That's a HUGE change for me. I am very quiet and shy Hugs for you!!

O2B - you look great!!!!!! Such a change in your tummy and your beautiful face :confused: Awesome Awesome!!

I will gurgle and squeak as food goes through. We won't mention the burping and (ahhem) gas that has increased since being banded. I do still get other noises as I get hungry but certainly less than what you are describing!

I took the flintstone gummies for awhile - quite tasty but not really what I need I am now taking Vitaband by Bariatric Advantage. I am on the watermelon flavor - not my favorite. I will purchase the lemon flavor next time. They are chalky and I just chew them up and drink a glass of Water afterwards. Then I have a chocolate calcium chew to treat myself for taking my Vitamins. I have (hopefully) attached a picture of their nutrients. Good luck finding one!!

I love Steve & Barry's and Kohl's I love the Bitten line of jeans at Steve & Barry's (Sarah Jessica Parker). The boyfriend jeans have a looser waist and are low rise. I LOVE THEM AND the price!! They are $15 so I can get new ones with every size rather than trying to make do.

nvalicia - how do you eat beef jerkey?!? I have trouble with steak unless it is SUPER tender. I love beef jerkey but I figured if I couldn't get steak down then I'd be crazy to try it. Bigbaby!!!! You look great!!!! Your tummy rolls have disappeared!!! Woohoo!!

Y'all are looking soooooooo goooood!!!!! I love getting to see the faces behind the screen names!!!!! Another week to go for me; I need every last ounce!!!